HHS OCR report · 2024
Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 12,723
- Submission date
- Dec 31, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,723 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and Social Security and drivers’ license numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additional administrat...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,723 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 31, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group.